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A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, the La Salle product was the first two time state champion in program history. ranked number one in his class at 120 pounds, Byrd has also won prestigious tournaments such as Super 32, Escape the Rock, and was a runner - up at Ironman. Byrd was initially a Maryland commit, but reopened his commitment after the university moved on from then head coach Kerry McCoy. Byrd decided to go with the Fighting Illini of Illinois as his college posting an 11-4 overall record during his redshirt year with a title at the Findlay open at 133 pounds. Once the 2021 season came around, Bryrd seemed primed and ready to step into the Illinois line up at 133 pounds.

  1. Preliminary Entries For The 2024 Journeymen Collegiate Classic Pools A&B

    Preliminary Entries For The 2024 Journeymen Collegiate Classic Pools A&B

    Nov 8, 2024

    The Journeymen Collegiate Classic is back this Sunday! Hundreds of wrestlers from over 20 college programs will be in Freedom High School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to participate in a round-robin style tournament.
  2. Nasir Bailey vs Lucas Byrd | 2024 NWCA All-Star Classic Preview

    Nasir Bailey vs Lucas Byrd | 2024 NWCA All-Star Classic Preview

    Nov 6, 2024

    The 2024 NWCA All-Star Classic presented by Nike Wrestling will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm (ET) in Rec Hall on the campus of Penn State.
  3. 133 Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    133 Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    Oct 4, 2023

    It’s October and that means the 2023-24 college wrestling season is right around the corner! In order to help you prepare for the upcoming season, we’ll be previewing all 10 Division 1 weight classes. Check out the article below for an in-depth look at 133 pounds - one of the country's deepest and most interesting weights!
  4. The Toughest Half Of A Bracket At The 2023 NCAA Championships

    The Toughest Half Of A Bracket At The 2023 NCAA Championships

    Mar 25, 2023

    Bracket reveals are a special time for wrestling fans. All potential paths to a title are laid out in exquisite detail. And the more special the tournament, the more special the reveal, hence the reverence for the NCAA Wrestling Championship bracket reveal.
  5. NCAA Champions & All-Americans At The 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships

    NCAA Champions & All-Americans At The 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships

    Mar 14, 2023

    The 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships will feature an insanely deep field with the best wrestlers in the country at every weight! Just how deep is this tournament? Of the 330 wrestlers in the field, there are 70 wrestlers competing who have earned All-American honors, 10 runner-ups, and 11 NCAA Champions. Check out a complete breakdown of all the accolades, by weight, in the below article.
  6. 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championship Preview & Predictions - 133 Pounds

    2023 NCAA Wrestling Championship Preview & Predictions - 133 Pounds

    Mar 14, 2023

    Can anyone prevent a third-straight Daton Fix vs Roman Bravo-Young NCAA final? The odds are unlikely, but come March, anything can happen!
  7. 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championship Preview: 125-157

    2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championship Preview: 125-157

    Feb 27, 2023

    The 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships will take place March 4-5 in Ann Arbor, Michigan and will feature some of the best college wrestlers in the country. Check out the article below for a full preview, with predictions for the lightweights (125-157) at Big Tens.
  8. Predicting Every Seed For The 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

    Predicting Every Seed For The 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

    Feb 22, 2023

    The 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships are set to go down March 4-5 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and will feature some of the nation's best wrestlers on their quest to NCAAs. We should get the "official" seeds for Big 10's in the next 7-10, and that gives us plenty of time to speculate and predict what they might be. Take a look at the below article for a breakdown of what the seeds we're predicting at each weight.
  9. Vito Arujau vs Jesse Mendez Is A Match Packed With Possibilities

    Vito Arujau vs Jesse Mendez Is A Match Packed With Possibilities

    Feb 14, 2023

    How good is Ohio State true freshman Jesse Mendez? Saturday’s match against Cornell’s Vito Arujau — an established veteran who has placed twice at nationals — will offer clues as both wrestlers conclude the dual season.
  10. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 15 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 15 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Feb 7, 2023

    We only have a few weeks of dual meets left on the NCAA calendar, so let's enjoy it while it lasts! This week we'll have a whole bunch more ranked matchups and plenty of great action to look forward to. Here's every event on the division 1 calendar plus every time all 330 ranked wrestlers could compete. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
  11. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 14 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 14 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Jan 31, 2023

    The action doesn't slow down on week 14 of the NCAA wrestling season. Get ready for Ohio State vs Penn State, Iowa vs Minnesota, and a whole lot more. Below is a list of all the division 1 wrestling events on this week's calendar plus every time we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers in action. Times listed are in Eastern Standard Time.
  12. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 13 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 13 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Jan 24, 2023

    Iowa vs Penn State will take center stage this week, but don't get it twisted, there's a whole lot to look forward to. Here's every match on the D1 calendar (compiled by Britt Malinski) and every time we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers in action.
  13. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 12 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 12 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Jan 17, 2023

    This weekend has plenty of spicy matchups on the team and individual level, especially on Friday night when Penn State takes on Michigan and Iowa battles Nebraska. Here's every match on the D1 calendar (compiled by Britt Malinski) and every time we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers in action.
  14. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 11 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 11 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Jan 10, 2023

    A whole bunch more duals are on tap for week 11 of NCAA wrestling. Here's every event on the NCAA D1 calendar along with every place we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers compete.
  15. 5 Big Tests For Iowa On Opening B10 Dual Weekend

    5 Big Tests For Iowa On Opening B10 Dual Weekend

    Jan 5, 2023

    Iowa kicks off its B1G schedule with a pair of weekend duals. The Hawkeyes face Illinois at home on Friday, January 6 at 7 p.m. CT then hit the road for a dual at Purdue on Sunday, January 8 at 1 p.m.